These credentials are designed to raise awareness of the knowledge, professionalism and skill levels achieved by designation holders, and to highlight their premier role as leaders and educators within IEHA and the housekeeping field, the release stated.

"Just as a master''s degree is an academic recognition granted to persons that have undergone a course of study showing mastery of a specific field of professional practice or study, IEHA''s Master''s Program will be for IEHA''s elite members committed to continuous improvement and propagating professionalism," said IEHA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Director Beth Risinger.